Stone County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam targeting residents
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that a scam is going around the area. Law enforcement officials say scammers are contacting…
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Pascagoula Police warn of phone scam impersonating chief, spoofing department number
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Police Department is sharing details about a scam, specifically naming Chief Terry Scott. The department says the caller claims to be part of the…
A small plane has crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board, officials say
WIMBERLEY, Texas (AP) — A small plane crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said Friday. The crash happened Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Austin, Hays…
Port of Gulfport awarded $11M federal grant for infrastructure upgrades
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is receiving more than $11 million in federal DOT grant money to upgrade infrastructure on site. The money comes from the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program and will support a $24 and a…
President Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest proposal to end war with US
ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what…
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has approved a short-term extension of a critical surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, staving off a Friday expiration as disputes over a longer reauthorization remain unresolved. The House sent the extension to President Donald Trump’s…
Speaking with Ice Cube ahead of his performance in Gautier
Right now, we are joined by a global icon who is still trailblazing his way to the top. You may have grown up with this Rock…
Man arrested for Thursday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is now behind bars after a Thursday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. Thirty-four-year-old Christopher Clark is charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police say that shooting happened just before 1:30 Thursday…
Jackson County Heart Walk still scheduled for Saturday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Heart Association’s Jackson County Heart Walk is still scheduled for this Saturday, May 2 at Beach Park in Pascagoula. However, due to…
Moss Point moves River Jamboree Saturday events due to weather
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans have changed for the River Jamboree 2026 in Moss Point due to weather. All Saturday events are now moved to Sunday,…
Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says…
Chevron doubling local oil processing output with crude oil from Venezuela
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi refinery is ramping up operations as it continues processing crude oil from Venezuela, part of a broader…
Pass Christian Historical Society hosting annual Tour of Homes
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Historical Society is hosting their Tour of Homes this weekend. Joining us with more is Mark Oehmke. The tours take…
Hancock High brothers detained by ICE set to return home to Diamondhead
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are coming home to Diamondhead after being detained by ICE. Their host mother, Gail Baptiste, confirmed the news to us this afternoon. The brothers were taken into ICE custody…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting ‘Muttley Mayhem’ to support local pups
The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Muttley Krewe is hosting its first ever ‘Muttley Mayhem,’ bringing the community together to help pups in a…
Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers
By JIM VERTUNO and SEAN MURPHY AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Camp Mystic on Thursday halted reopening plans on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of…
City of Pascagoula to host Free Flowin’ Fest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is playing host to Free Flowin’ Fest on May 9. Downtown Pascagoula will be taken over by music, food, and art. The fun takes…
Seniors invited to participate in 2nd annual Seniors got Talent
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is inviting all seniors to come out and show off their talents! The Seniors Got Talent event takes place at the D’Iberville…
Fire crews work overnight fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shop fire in the Vancleave area Wednesday night. The fire happening on Forest Crest Lane.…
Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to fire at Wasabi’s restaurant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon. A call reported a fire at Wasabi’s Japanese…
House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) - After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign,…
Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May, as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district, the state’s top elected officials said Thursday.…
Gulfport Fire Department testing fire hydrants throughout the city
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the city soon. During this time, residents may notice temporary drops…
Mississippi launches new rural healthcare initiative statewide
Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the…
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a divisive U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration on Friday, adding new oversight measures but stopping short of the warrant requirement that critics have demanded.…
Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It…
Man arrested on multiple child sex crime charges in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested in Stone County on multiple child sex crime charges. According to Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart, Brandon Hill was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual battery of a child…
Biloxi Visitors Center to host Lighthouse Artisan Festival on May 9
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center is playing host to their Lighthouse Artisan Festival. That’s happening on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4…
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on HWY 57 in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 57 near Robinson Still Road, according to the Gautier Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at approximately 11:00 p.m. on April…
Jackson County Chamber hosting annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber is hosting their annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo soon. Amanda Ray and Savannah Webb join…
Coast Guard suspends search for South Mississippi man
The search for a South Mississippi man who apparently fell off a fishing vessel in the Chandeleur Sound earlier this week has been suspended. Coast Guard officials say that search was suspended around 8:21 Wednesday night. The family of 55-year-old…
97th annual Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling
The 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet is happening soon. The poster unveiling and meeting with the shrimp king and queen are taking place tonight at St. Michael…
Biloxi man facing child grooming charges in Jackson County
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are coming out about another child grooming case in Jackson County. Jared Boswell of Biloxi is charged with one count of grooming a child and one count of enticement of a child. The charges come…
Moss Point seventh grader holds signing for published book
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is sharing a book signing that took place Tuesday. Seventh grader Alannah Brazzle is a published author, writing…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip
By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York on Wednesday as part of their closely watched diplomatic visit to the U.S. The royal couple’s swing through the city comes midway through a four-day trip marking 250…
Lucedale man sentenced in 2024 murder case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting outside a Jackson County bar. Twenty-three-year-old Charles Mason IV was found guilty by a Jackson County jury of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated…
Humane Society of South Mississippi takes in dogs after hoarding case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs…
ICE issues statement on detention of Hancock High students
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in for the case of two Hancock High students who are being held in ICE custody due to a visa issue. ICE officials are now responding to the matter. As we’ve reported,…
Mississippi Aquarium to host Star Wars-Themed celebration
The Mississippi Aquarium is about to go to a galaxy far, far away. All your favorite Star Wars Characters will be heading to the campus on May 3rd. Nicole…
Traintastic to host ‘Train Wars’ event
A galactic event is taking place on the Gulf Coast this weekend. Traintastic will be hosting a lightsaber STEM build, trivia, and character meet and greets at their ‘Train Wars’…
Representative Ezell honors Pascagoula Firefighter Kevin Daugherty
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Representative Mike Ezell honored the life of one Jackson County firefighter at the nation’s capital. Lt. Kevin Daugherty was a member of the Pascagoula Fire Department,…
Representative Ezell honors fallen Jackson County Deputy Michael Jimerson
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Representative Mike Ezell took time last week to honor the life and service of Deputy Michael Jimerson. Deputy Jimerson was killed in the line…
Video shows Hancock County middle schoolers helping bus driver after medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) Incredible video shows Hancock County middle school students springing into action after their bus driver passed out last week. The…
Man captured after hours-long manhunt in Pearl River County
A man who ran from Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday was caught later that afternoon after an hours-long manhunt. Semaj Hall had arrived at the Pearl River County Jail to turn himself in on an indictment. Investigators say when…
Community invited to Family-Friendly Kentucky Derby Celebration in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Kentucky Derby is happening this weekend and a popular Ocean Springs spot is putting together a family friendly derby event. Here to…
Retired Gulfport Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell announces run for open Ward 2 Council Seat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has already declared their candidacy for the open Ward 2 seat in Gulfport. Retired Gulfport School District Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell officially…
Four arrested, three victims rescued in Biloxi in nationwide human trafficking operation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A nation-wide human trafficking crackdown leads to multiple arrests and rescued victims in Biloxi. Three victims were recovered and four suspected traffickers were taken into custody in Biloxi as a result of Mississippi’s participation in Operation Coast to…
Southaven man arrested on child grooming charge in Jackson County investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Southaven man has been arrested on a warrant on the charge of grooming a child after an investigation in Jackson County. Authorities say 38-year-old Justin Giles was taken into custody last week by the DeSoto County…
A judge orders suspect to be held without bond in 2 USF student killings
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A college dropout was ordered held without bond Tuesday for murder charges in the killings of two University of South Florida students, just days after a SWAT team descended on his parents’ house to arrest him. Hillsborough…
State Auditor releases report on undocumented immigrants
A new report from State Auditor Shad White claims Mississippi taxpayers spent more than ten and a half million dollars on Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants over a three-year…
